I have just completed my first week of training for the half marathon.
On Wednesday, I took a rest day, and on Thursday, a small group of us ran just under 5K (about 30 minutes). The program I am following has five days of running but only one of them is a long run. Each Sunday, I am supposed to build toward 21.1K but the rest of the week are all 30-50 minute runs. I am not sure if I can run five days a week but four should be manageable.
On one of the days, I am supposed to work on speed. On Friday, I went to the gym and did just that. For 15 minutes, I ran 5.5 mph (11 minute mile) which is about my usual pace, and then for 10 minutes I increased it. For four minutes I ran at 5.8, then for three minutes I ran at 6.0, and then for the final three minutes, I slowly decreased it back to 5.5. I then finished the session by running another 15 minutes at my normal speed. The faster running for 10 minutes was not a strain but I am not sure how long I could have lasted going that fast.
Today, five of us ran 10K. For the first little bit, I thought my legs were going to stiffen up, but everything was fine after I was fully warmed up. Walking the first 100m may not be enough time to prepare my body for these runs. Next time, I will park at CHSS at walk to the Lester Centre.
I am still experiencing negative thoughts about the formidable distance, but I felt good at the end of the 10K and know I can go further. I was slightly slower than last week`s Glory Days but not by much.
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